3212
MICROPOWER, ULTRA-SENSITIVE
HALL-EFFECT SWITCH
The A3212 integrated circuit is an ultra-sensitive, pole independent Hall-
effect switch with a latched digital output. This sensor is especially suited for
operation in battery-operated, hand-held equipment such as cellular and
cordless telephones, pagers, and palmtop computers. A 2.5 volt to 3.5 volt
operation and a unique clocking scheme reduce the average operating power
requirements to less than 15 µW with a 2.75 volt supply.
Package Suffix ‘LH’ Pinning
(SOT23W)
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Unlike other Hall-effect switches, either a north or south pole of sufficient
strength will turn the output on; in the absence of a magnetic field, the output is
off. The polarity independence and minimal power requirement allow these
devices to easily replace reed switches for superior reliability and ease of
manufacturing, while eliminating the requirement for signal conditioning.
Improved stability is made possible through chopper stabilization (dynamic
offset cancellation), which reduces the residual offset voltage normally caused
by device overmolding, temperature dependencies, and thermal stress.
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DD
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This device includes on a single silicon chip a Hall-voltage generator,
small-signal amplifier, chopper stabilization, a latch, and a MOSFET output.
Advanced BiCMOS processing is used to take advantage of low-voltage and
low-power requirements, component matching, very low input-offset errors,
and small component geometries.
Three package styles provide a magnetically optimized package for most
applications. Package suffixes 'EH' and ‘LH’ are for miniature low-profile
(leadless and leaded, respectively) surface-mount packages while suffix ‘UA’ is
for a three-lead SIP for through-hole mounting.
Dwg. PH-016-1
Pinning is shown viewed from branded side.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at T = +25°C
FEATURES
A
■ Micropower Operation
Supply Voltage, VDD ............................. 5 V
Magnetic Flux Density, B .......... Unlimited
Output Off Voltage, VOUT ..................... 5 V
Output Current, IOUT .......................... 1 mA
Junction Temperature, TJ ............... +170°C
■ Operation with North or South Pole
■ 2.5 V to 3.5 V Battery Operation
■ Chopper Stabilized
Superior Temperature Stability
Extremely Low Switch-Point Drift
Insensitive to Physical Stress
Operating Temperature Range, TA
■ ESD Protected to 5 kV
■ Solid-State Reliability
Suffix 'E-' ................... -40°C to +85°C
Suffix 'L-' ................. -40°C to +150°C
■ Small Size
■ Easily Manufacturable with Magnet Pole Independence
Storage Temperature Range,
TS .............................. -65°C to +170°C
Caution: These CMOS devices have input
static protection (Class 3) but are still
susceptible to damage if exposed to
extremely high static electrical charges.
Always order by complete part number: the prefix ‘A’ + the basic four-digit
part number + the suffix ‘E’ or 'L' to indicate operating temperature range + a
suffix to indicate package style, e.g., A3212ELH .